Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Squats are one of the ...

These three squat variations build strength and muscle and increase functional fitness; here's how to do them and the benefits.

Staying active as we age isn’t about chasing six-pack abs — it’s about protecting independence, preventing falls, and keeping everyday movements effortless. That’s why Chair Squats have become one of ...

We do squats as part of our daily lives — from picking up boxes or putting down a child — so the familiarity of the move may leave you assuming you know the right way to do it. But the proper form ...

There’s no ifs, ands, or flabby butts about it. “The squat is your powerhouse,” Kristin Collins, a trainer at Life Time fitness club, told The Post. Whether you’re scooping up your toddler, sliding ...

During a lower body workout, there’s a high likelihood that you’re going to be doing at least one round of squats. This classic exercise is one you can do anytime, anywhere — and it’s also incredibly ...

We believe that fitness shouldn't fit into a box. You can get creative with how you exercise, and anyone should be able to find modifications that work for them. When it comes to working out at home, ...

Squat racks are synonymous with strength training, serving as the temple for a number of muscle-building exercises, and for those wanting to flex their ultimate home gym setup, adding one of these ...

Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably squatted today. Did you use the restroom? Bend down to pick something up? Those daily movements are considered squats. Doing many in a row (say, in the ...